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". . . a hopeful Colony"
In early March of 1634, the
colonists sailed up the Potomac River to St. Clement's Island, Maryland.
It was from there that they explored and chose a site for the new
settlement. After negotiating with local Native American leaders, the
settlers acquired part of an Indian village and lived in the existing
dwellings until a fort and houses were built. The new settlement was
named St. Mary's.
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